Accion Microfinance Bank Limited (AMfB) was incorporated in May 2006 and was granted an operating license by the Central Bank of Nigeria in April, 2007. AMfB is a product of the strategic alliance of six organizations including Ecobank, Nigeria International Bank, Zenith Bank, ACCION Investments, IFC, and SME Managers.

AMfB's mission is to economically empower microentrepreneurs and low income earners by providing financial services in a sustainable, ethical and profitable manner. Its vision is to be the market leader in the provision of microfinance and related financial services at world class standards.